Window Blinds and Shades Blogs

Sliding doors are a great way to bring in natural light and fresh air, but they also need the right window treatments for privacy, light control, and style. If you're searching for the best blinds for sliding doors in 2025, this guide covers the top options for every budget and design need.

Short wide windows don't have to be difficult to cover. From energy-efficient honeycomb shades to stylish roman blinds and blackout roller options, there's a perfect solution for every space.

Pair the best light blocker strips with your blackout shades for the ultimate light-blocking solution and better sleep.

Find out 17 of our favorite creative window treatment ideas to give your sliding glass doors a professional and finished look with privacy, style, and function.

Learn what solar shades are and how they block UV rays, cut glare and are energy efficient while still letting you enjoy your view.

Room darkening shades block 80%-99% light, blackout shades block 100% light for darkness. Discover which is best for your privacy and lighting needs.

Single cell is affordable, double cell provides the best insulation for climate of all types. Double Cell Shades – Insulate and Sound Reduce More Two cell cellular shades are a higher insulation factor, with more sound reduction, than one cell shades. Read on to see which one is better for energy savings and window size.

Why window blinds are cost more, because of custom sizes, blackout lining, quality fabrics, motorization, pro installation, and so on. Find out why they’re worth it — and how you can save money though factory-to- Customer sourcing.

Learn how to make relaxed roman shades with this step-by-step DIY guide. Create elegant, soft window treatments with simple materials and minimal sewing skills.

Learn how to calculate the number of blinds or shades needed to cover 50 windows. Ideal for commercial, residential, and bulk window covering projects.

Learn how to measure for roman blinds with our easy step-by-step guide. Get accurate inside or outside mount dimensions for a perfect custom fit.

Learn how to clean cellular shades safely at home. Step-by-step tips for dusting, spot cleaning, and deep cleaning honeycomb blinds—motorized and manual.

Read on to learn everything you need to know about selecting the best bug screen for your patio, from mesh types and installation, to climate considerations, and custom options for decks, gazebos and pergolas.

You can easily install zebra blinds yourself following these steps for modern window coverings!

Here are the best sun shade solutions for patios in Ontario, such as roll-down shades, shade sails, and retractable awnings. Discover weather-resistant, UV-protective options fit for a Canadian summer.

Cordless window treatments have an internal spring or tension system, eliminating need for exposed cords. To adjust, just raise or lower the bottom rail; it is a slick and safer alternative to traditional blinds.

Discover how to pinpoint and restore the internal blinds that sit behind the glass on doors. This also involves repairing magnetic sliders, tilt mechanisms out of alignment, systems that are jammed, and cords or gears that have failed — without having to disassemble or replace the entire door panel.

In order to cover a 50-inch window, a custom-size blind is generally adequate. But, if you only have standard sizes, you can double up on two smaller sizes (example: two 25-in blinds) and you will get full coverage with hardly any gaps or overlap (depending on the mount). Take into account mount style, overlap allowance, and design preferences with the number of coverings chosen.

No drill blinds are a blessing for lazy people. No tooling, no drilling, no professional skills are required. Even single women can install them within 3 minutes.

Top down, bottom up action is a feature exclusive to window shades that lets you raise or lower the shade from the top or from both sides.

Do you know if motorized skylight blinds are necessary for your home? See why you should have motorized blinds for your roof lantern or skylight windows by reading this blog.

Light gap blocker is a device that prevents additional light from entering an area and is applicable to any blind or shade that fits within a window frame.

Find out the advantages and disadvantages of sliding doors with built-in blinds for sliding patio doors.

For homeowners looking to incorporate natural beauty, warmth, and texture into their home decor, bamboo blinds are a popular choice.

These are the various kinds of window coverings, their prices, and the other elements that influence their cost.

Do you need assistance deciding which kind of coverings to use on what kind of windows? We have provided you with all the answers along with instances from actual life in this post. Visit to see!

Join us as we examine the many kinds of window shades, talking about their advantages and disadvantages as well as other factors to take into account.

A Guide To The Different Types of Skylight Blinds. Everything you should know before making a purchase.

Despite having a similar appearance, they function differently. Here's how to determine if solar or roller blinds might look better in your room.

We provide a range of reasonably priced motorized covering options in China, including draperies, blinds, shutters, and shades in distinctive designs.